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Introduction to Trends and Approaches for Youth Mental Health (Classroom & Asynchronous)

Name: Introduction to Trends and Approaches for Youth Mental Health (Classroom & Asynchronous)
Price: 210.00 SGD

Training Provider: Social Service Institute (SSI)

Course Reference: TGS-2022014127

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About This Course

1. Identify current trends in youth mental health in Singapore.
2. Examine misconceptions and risk factors surrounding youth mental health
3. Conduct risk assessment and safety planning for youths with mental health issues.
4. Apply interventive approaches to support youths with mental health issues in seeking early treatment and in their recovery
5. Apply strategies to manage challenges from working with youths with mental health issues.

What You'll Learn

This two-day course is for social service professionals to understand the current trends in Youth Mental Health, especially with the Covid-19 pandemic. Social Service professionals will also learn approaches, such as Distress Tolerance (DT) and Emotional Regulation (ER), to engage distressed youths in seeking appropriate mental health treatment early, as well as to support them throughout their recovery journey.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology ore related fields
• Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 6
• Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 6
• Be able to use numeracy skills equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 6
• Must be familiar with SSI’s Learning Management System (LMS) to complete pre-course Asynchronous E-Learning.